Notes and Study material for Exams
Agro Food Processing: Forming village clusters and establishing Food Storage, Food Processing Industry is of enormous significance for India’s development because of the vital linkages and synergies that it promotes between the two pillars of the economy, namely Industry and agriculture. India is world’s second largest producer of food and has the potential … Read more
Wild life and Ecotourism of Rajasthan Rajasthan is a state of the royals and it has numerous evidence of the royal culture in its rich heritage and Society. Along with its cultural abundance, Rajasthan also has enough of wildlife beauty in it. Some famous wildlife sanctuaries & national parks in Rajasthan are Ranthambore National Park, Sariska … Read more
Gram Swaraj, Satyagraha and Bhoodana Gram Swaraj Gram swaraj, or village self-rule, was a pivotal concept in Gandhi’s thinking. It was the centerpiece of his vision of Economic Development in India. Gandhiji’s Gram Swaraj was not the reconstruction of the old village but the formation of fresh independent units of villages having self-sufficient economy. Self-sufficiency … Read more
Settlement can be defined as any form of human habitation which ranges from a single dwelling to large city. The word settlement has another connotation as well as this is a process of opening up and settling of a previously uninhabited area by the people. In geography this process is also known as occupancy. … Read more
Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat A Gram Sabha is a meeting of all the adult members of a village. It is the highest decision-making body in the village. The Gram Panchayat is a body of elected representatives from the village. It is responsible for implementing the decisions of the Gram Sabha and for managing the … Read more
Local government is the governing body of a subdivision of a country, state, or province. Local governments are responsible for providing essential services to their citizens, such as education, public safety, and transportation. They also have the power to tax and spend money, and to regulate businesses and other activities within their jurisdiction. Local governments … Read more
The Neolithic Period, also known as the New Stone Age, marks a pivotal period in human history characterized by the widespread adoption of agriculture, animal domestication, and permanent settlements. Spanning from approximately 6000 BCE to 1000 BCE, this era witnessed significant advancements in technology, social organization, and cultural practices, laying the foundations for the rise … Read more
The Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY), or Parliamentarian’s Model Village Scheme, is a developmental initiative launched in 2014. It envisions Members of Parliament (MPs) taking the lead in transforming selected villages into model villages or “Adarsh Grams.” The core aim of SAGY is to trigger holistic rural development with a focus on social infrastructure, economic … Read more